How I Keep My Dad’s Memory Alive - A Note From Our Founder
A MESSAGE FROM COURTNEY JOHNSON, CEO & FOUNDER OF CULINARY CARE:
When I first started Culinary Care, I couldn’t tell our story without tearing up.
Honoring my dad’s memory and turning his death into something positive has helped me heal and accept that life isn’t going to be the same.
In a way, because of everything I do to honor my dad, he’s never really gone. Starting a nonprofit was how I turned my grief into something positive, but that’s not what you need to do.
There are hundreds of people in our community who honor their loved ones in their own way, and I thought you’d like to hear how:
Give Back In Their Name
We have a monthly giving community filled with individuals who give in honor of their loved ones. Every month, we send a feel-good reminder about the positive impact they’re making on someone’s life. You can join for as little as $10 or some give the amount of their loved one’s age. It’s a turn your loss into something positive.
2. Make Their Favorite Meal
Cook your loved one’s favorite recipe. Go to their favorite restaurant. Indulging in the same food your loved one enjoyed is a powerful form of connection — and an easy way to talk about them with friends and family. I went to my dad’s favorite restaurant for lunch. I asked for the same table we always sat at. The waitress remembered my dad, and as difficult as it was to hear her talk about him, I felt him there.
3. Keep Traditions Alive
This might not be a tradition, but my dad loved golf. So, on Father’s Day, I go to the driving range. Traditions are something you can pass down for generations!
You’re not alone. Even after 17 years, I’m still grieving. I’ve just learned how to cope with it in a healthier way.
Sincerely,
President & Founder of Culinary Care,
